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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.49, 663.33 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.49, 663.33 and 225.82 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.49 : 663.33 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.49/663.33 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.49x = 663.33 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.49x = 149,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,793.18/442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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